Broil clams 4-6 in. from heat 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, serve with lemon wedges and pepper sauce. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked stuffed clams in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan until firm. Transfer to resealable freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, place two stuffed clams on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel; microwave on high 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve as directed.Yield: 10 servings (3 clams each).

Editor's Note: Hot chourico can be found at michaelsprovision.com and gasparssausage.com.

Originally published as Dad's Famous Stuffies in Taste of Home
June/July 2014